Miguel Martinez

Manager - Presented by Mike Welch​​

Miguel “Tippy” Martinez coached a team in USSSA for 15 years. He started playing softball as a transition from college baseball because it was easier on his work schedule as a new police officer in 1988. It brought out the same competitive spirit that he had in baseball. Over his years he coached Law & Disorder, Smith’s, Tandem, Liberty Tavern, Clinton PD and Central Mass Lawmen.

The Central Mass Lawmen was established in 1996 and was formerly known as Clinton Police Department. After a 7th place finish by the Clinton PD in 1995,

Tippy decided to take his team to an all new level. He recruited some of the best softball players in New England which also happened to be law enforcement per-sonnel. In 1996, the Central Mass Lawmen finished 3rd in the Law Enforcement World Tournament.

In 1997, the Central Mass Lawmen went on a 4 year run in which they won every tournament they played in including the 1997, 1999, and 2000 Law Enforcement World Tournaments. The highlight of the teams existence was the 1999 Law Enforcement World Tournament in which they battled huge departments which included the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff.
Tippy was named Police Softball National Coach of the Year in 1999.

Being recognized nationally by his peers made this an award that was very gratifying to Tippy.

The most exciting in his career was when his team won their first USSSA World Tournament in 1997. It was a culmination of all their hard work. The team had started as a small police department team and evolved into the World Champions. It was the most gratifying he had ever felt playing softball, and to do it with guys he considered family was an incredible feeling for him.

“As the Central Mass Lawmen evolved into a powerhouse team that won 4 World Tournaments and didn’t lose a tournament for 4 consecutive years, I felt blessed to have had so much success playing with guys that were like family to me. Playing with my brother George and my close friends Mike Welch and Mike Morin who helped me run the team was a rewarding experience. The players we brought into the mix were like new family members. The law enforcement bond was thick. We developed relationships that would benefit us on and off the field….relationships that I am still proud of today.”